Kavina Udayakumar
1-Month Entrepreneurial Baking Program“Flew in from Dallas, Texas for this course — absolutely worth it! Breads, cakes, French pastries and hands-on techniques all in one place!”
15+
Years of Baking & Teaching Experience
100+
Baking Workshops Conducted
5,000+
Students Trained in Baking
Celesteyum Academy offers baking classes in Bangalore with hands-on training at its academy in Whitefield. Beginners, aspiring professional bakers and entrepreneurs can learn through practical sessions covering bread, pastry, cakes, chocolates and other baking disciplines. Students looking for structured career-focused training can explore our professional baking courses in Bangalore, including intensive patisserie and confectionery training.
With experienced faculty, practical training facilities and a strong focus on hands-on learning, Celesteyum has trained thousands of students across different baking disciplines. Structured practical sessions, focused workshops and individual guidance help learners build technical baking skills for professional careers, home-bakery ventures and entrepreneurship. Students seeking broader career training can also explore the Advanced Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery.

Celesteyum Academy was founded on Shobha’s passion for teaching and baking, supported by her experience across different areas of the hospitality industry. Based in Whitefield, Bangalore, the academy provides practical, hands-on baking education for beginners, aspiring professional bakers and entrepreneurs.

Shobha, Founder and Pastry Chef at Celesteyum Academy, brings together her passion for baking, teaching experience and background in the hospitality industry to guide students through practical baking education.
Before entering professional baking, Shobha earned a Master’s degree in Life Science and explored creative roles including animation and academic mentoring. Her interest in baking later developed into professional training, leading her to complete an intensive baking course at Lavonne and an Advanced Diploma from the Academy of Pastry Arts.
Today, she brings this combination of technical knowledge, creativity and teaching experience to Celesteyum Academy, helping students develop practical skills in baking, pastry and confectionery through structured hands-on learning.

Venkatesh is Managing Partner of Astravise LLP which provides strategic finance advisory services to businesses. He is a Chartered Accountant by profession and has 25 + years of industry experience. He has worked with HUL, GE, Whirlpool, ACT and BlackBuck and has led finance teams in large companies for more than 10 years. He has attended Executive Education courses in Wharton University & London Business School.

Dr. Sandilyan is a Ph.D in Tourism and Hospitality from IGNOU and earned his Masters in Tourism also from the same University. He has also completed M. Phil in Tourism Management from Madurai Kamaraj University. Dr. Sandilyan is a Tourism and Hospitality professional with over 25 years of experience. Having completed a Diploma in Hotel Management from IHM-Kolkata in 1995, he started his career with the Taj Group of Hotels as an operations management trainee. In his career he has worked with various prestigious organisations in the industry like P&O cruises, Jaypee Group of Hotels, as well as leading academic Institutions like IHM – Hyderabad, Bradford-Rex School of Hospitality & Management, Singapore etc. Having started as a Chef, Dr. Sandilyan is amongst a handful of chefs in the country to hold a PhD degree. Dr. Sandilyan has undergone several advanced learning programmes from Ecole Hoteliere, Lausanne and is also certified by EHL as a “Qualified Learning Facilitator”. Dr. Sandilyan has held various senior management positions like HOD for Hotel Management at KLEF – deemed to be University, Vice Principal at SRMIHM. In the industry he has been a General Manager for a QSR chain based at Bangalore as well as GM for SKHL – (An industrial catering corporate) Dr. Sandilyan has over 18 years of teaching experience and is well versed with Outcome Based Education. He has been holding the position of Professor for around 7 years and has published several research papers in both national and international journals. He has also got best research paper of the track award from NIT – Durgapur. Dr. Sandilyan has groomed over 3000 students in various UG and PG levels. He is passionate about teaching and is keenly interested in subjects like cooking, Travel & Tourism, Research.

Having 20 years of Experience in FoodIndustry including renowned Hotels such as Marriott ,Hyderabad for 3years, Hotel ClubMed, Maldives for 2years ,Singapore BreadTalk for 4 years as a Production Head And R&D Dept, Ohris group ,Hyderabad for 3years as a ExecutiveChef,synergy group 5 years as a Executive Chef and currently in Tulita Ahara as a Corporate Chef as well as product development ,R&D since 4 years.






















Learn fondant cake decoration techniques to create smooth finishes, themed cakes, decorative elements and character designs through hands-on practice.
Learn the science of bread baking through hands-on practice, from dough preparation and fermentation to shaping, baking and achieving the right texture, flavour and finish.
Learn practical eggless baking techniques for cakes, breads, cookies and other baked products, with a focus on ingredient substitutions, texture, structure and consistent results.
Learn essential chocolate-making techniques, including tempering, moulding, fillings and finishing, to create professional-quality chocolates with better consistency and presentation.
Learn the techniques behind preparing tarts and pies, including pastry dough, fillings, baking, finishing and presentation, through practical hands-on training.
Learn the techniques behind making French macarons, including batter preparation, macaronage, piping, baking, fillings and finishing, through a practical hands-on masterclass.
Celesteyum Academy provides hands-on baking training in Bangalore with practical sessions, experienced faculty and dedicated learning facilities. Our courses are designed to help students build a strong understanding of baking techniques through structured instruction, guided practice and individual attention. Learners can explore a wide range of baking, pastry and confectionery programs, from short-term classes to career-focused professional training.
Our goal is to provide practical baking and culinary education that helps students build professional competence through technical knowledge, guided practice and hands-on execution. Learners can develop these skills through our professional baking courses in Bangalore and other structured training programs.
Our vision is to provide industry-focused baking education in Bangalore through practical training, skill development and career guidance. We aim to help students build professional competencies while promoting quality, responsible practices and continuous learning in baking and culinary arts.
Kavina Udayakumar
1-Month Entrepreneurial Baking Program“Flew in from Dallas, Texas for this course — absolutely worth it! Breads, cakes, French pastries and hands-on techniques all in one place!”
Nidhi & Keyaancee
4-Week Entrepreneur Baking Program“Well-structured, hands-on training with great chef guidance — perfect for beginners. A fun and rewarding experience that builds skills and confidence.”
Shabby
Foundation in Baking“Excellent teaching with hands-on learning for strong baking basics. A great experience for building skills and confidence.”
Aishwarya Lakshmi
3-Month Advanced Diploma in Pastry“Expert guidance and constant support helped me overcome doubts and develop my baking skills step by step.”
Sayeda Asma
2-Month Entrepreneurship Program“Great guidance from experienced chefs helped me enhance my skills and build confidence in baking.”
Solanki Dutta
3-Month Diploma in Baking (B2A Program)“Comprehensive training covering everything from baking fundamentals to more advanced techniques.”
Celesteyum Academy participates in education and industry events to connect with students, discuss professional baking careers and create awareness about practical baking and pastry training.
Celesteyum participated in the education fair to interact with students interested in professional careers in baking and pastry arts and to explain available training pathways and practical skill development.
The Celesteyum team interacted with students and discussed career opportunities, professional training pathways and skill development in baking and pastry arts.


















